Chief Engineer, Autonomy — Space Domain (R5150)
Shield AI · Washington, D.C.
CHECKED 6H AGO
Defenseonsitesenior$211k–$316k
At a glance
Highlights
- Lead autonomy that turns space, ground and payload assets into timely data.
- Own architecture and readiness for multi-orbit, multi-constellation missions.
- Deliver mission-ready autonomy for contested national-security space ops.
Ideal candidate
Mission-driven autonomy leader who thrives owning complex space systems end-to-end and delivering reliable capability to operators in contested environments. You value rigor, accountability and operational impact over research.
Lab profile
About Shield AI
Venture-backed defense-tech company building intelligent autonomy systems to protect service members and civilians.
What they build
- Hivemind autonomy software
- V-BAT aircraft
- X-BAT aircraft
Known for
- AI autonomy
- Unmanned aircraft engineering
- Aerodynamics and aerostructures
- Simulation and synthetic reality
Key facts
- Venture-backed
- Offices across U.S., Europe, Middle East, and Asia-Pacific